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My amp has a 3 band, as does my DI/Preamp. I'm pretty happy with that setup. Although in the 90s I played through a 12 band Trace Elliot. Today that just seems like so much work to me. What about you? What do you use/prefer?

I unfortunately have no input on the two you've asked about. But if you're interested, I use an Ampeg SCR DI, an MXR M80, and a Tech21 SansAmp PBDI. Of the three my preference is the Ampeg. I get an amazing lowend growl and the scramble channel (overdrive) cuts right through. And mine was just...

In the video below he plays an MTD CRB5 with maple fretboard. I have the CRB4 with rosewood fretboard. But they both share a common problem. Watch the video and listen for the "clack" everytime he changes frets with his left hand. Not only does mine do the same, but it makes it through the...

My drummer of two years just turned 21 last week. We are never carded as we load in gear, so your situation is new to me. But as stated before, never let anyone pressure you into something illegal. It doesn't sound to me (IMHO YMMV) that your mates don't have your best interest at heart...

I always get a kick out of the smart-alec remarks in replies assuming that every single bassist plays exactly the same music in exactly the same way at exactly the same gigs through exactly the same rigs. Sure the tone gets buried, perhaps, when YOU play where YOU play with whom YOU play. And of...

Andy Irvine says it well:

I love this thread. Kudos to the OP. It demonstrates what we've all said for a long time; that there are certainly some benefits to expensive production or boutique basses. But for simple playability and tone, you don't have to spend a fortune. I haven't found a sound tech yet that doesn't adore...

I'm thinking of buying a Hartke 410XL to match my Hartke LH500. I found one on CL at a reasonable price. One thing that drew me to it was the power rating Hartke gives on the website (see first pic.) 400w @ 8 ohms would be right in the pocket. But the cab itself has something different to say...

You were driving 35 miles to play with that douche bag? He did you a favor. If you can, play with as many acts as will have you. Go to clubs and open jams. Build that network. There's lots of work with lots of good people for someone with as much dedication and heart as you.

No judgement from me. Just know that if you cancel the first gig you'll be burning a bridge. Is THAT worth it?

My understanding is that true temperament (or well-temperament) was sought by Bach, and discussed as early as a century before him. The Well-Tempered Clavier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I've been wondering about that. I don't know enough about this yet, but that's a question I have.

Oh dear God now my brain hurts!

Jimmy Tebeau of The Schlag still plays one. And beautifully no less. And makes a good living doing it.

What do y'all think about true temperament fretboards like the one Henrik Linder plays. Do you think nailing a third or a thirteen or whatever mathematically perfectly is a big deal? Personally I think Linder is such a badass that I don't really notice his intonation. Hahaha! Googling "true...

Aria TSB-350 through a Trace Elliot GP12.

I play 500RMS into two 2x10s. The sound is perfect (of course my '81 Aria bass has a lot to do with it too.) I've recently added the Ampeg SCR DI as a preamp. The jury is still out on it's necessity in the chain. The amp + cabs alone does me justice.

Listening to Weather Report 8:30 on a rainy Thursday morning.

Here's how Larry tells it:

In this article Dan Wilt discusses the idea of not practicing mistakes. That makes real sense, and he cites the science that backs it up. [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] Another decent article on overcoming the "plateau." How To Continually Improve In Your Bass Playing | How To Play Bass

Played M T W Th F S S tonight and tomorrow. Not complaining. Just... wheh!

Here's the review on the GHS Pressure Wounds. I have a MTD CRB4 I'm going to put these on. Pressurewound Bass Strings - GHS

The guitarist jokingly plays a few AC/DC licks and the crowd reacts. If this happened at one of our gigs I would absolutely cry!

Every bassist in every genre that I idolized played a P or a P-style bass. That big growly sound just does it for me.

Geezer Butler, Steve Harris, Ian Hill, Duff McKagan, Roger Waters, etc etc etc. I think your in good company with a P-bass.

If you're playing all originals, I assume it's about the art, not the cash. Bars want patrons to dance and drink. While I have no experience with all original metal gigs, I can't imagine there's too much cash paid for it. Again, though if you're in it for the art/fun, then this whole...

I've been playing my whole life. But only got serious a few years ago. The first thing I did, because it's difficult to identify your own shortcomings, is to join Scott's Bass Lessons. I don't mean just snag the free videos, but actually join. Scott, Geoff, and the other members help you...

For my really large gigs I shoot from the DI to the FOH. The DI could be my Sans Amp PBDR or MXR M80. Next I'm grabbing an Ampeg SCR DI. For local gigs I play through a Hartke LH500 into two 2x10. In the '80s I played through a Peavey Mark IV into a Peavey 2x15 Black Widow. In the '90s a Trace...

Went out of state for a month, no bass! So glad to be back in Texas, with my basses, and with gigs scheduled.

My main gig is a worship bassist in a large church, which has also allowed me to play in local concerts for four large Christian artists. I also play in a traveling cover band. We play between 3 to 12 times per month. Basses: '81 Aria Pro II TSB350 '14 MTD CRB4 Sound/Power Large gigs Tech...

Excerpt from: Beyond the Bass Clef The Life and Art of Bass Playing by Tony Levin In the beginning there was a bass. It was a Fender, probably a Precision, but it could have been a Jazz - nobody knows. Anyway, it was very old ... definitely pre-C.B.S. And God looked down upon it and saw that...

In many genres I play I create my own lines, and I'm quite adept at playing above the 5th fret and establishing good grooves. On covers where I play the line exactly as recorded I've not been called upon to drop below an E, although some of the key changes might be easier in drop D. I've...

Hey thanks!

I know! I know! I was totally expecting that.

When my band was playing smaller gigs I stuck with 350w Class D > 2x10 cab, sometimes with a line to the FOH, sometimes not. When we started playing bigger gigs I had to up it to 500w Class D > two 2x10 cabs. Now we're playing bigger gigs, and although I expect to line out to the FOH everytime...

My (ugh!) day job sent me to Bismarck, ND for a month. Literally one month. Since I don't have a flight case for my basses, I didn't bring any. Good thing too, because the airlines left my luggage in Austin. So here I sit, in a swank hotel, without the distractions of day to day family life...

My main axe is an 82' Aria Pro II TSB-350. I've gotten incredible mileage from her. And she has the awe of many a'bassist, drummer, guitarist, sound tech...etc... etc... etc... I couldn't be happier with her tone, playability, and looks. IMHO, and YMMV, she just may be the perfect bass.

Yeah. Looks like y'all are right. I only recently started hearing about Italias and didn't consider that. Very cool.

What is this gorgeous bass Ricky Phillips is playing in this concert. There are lots of great shots of it. But the best are at 2:55, 3:48, and he very end. It sounds great, but looks stunning. Just can't tell what it is. Also notice (2:55 is the best shot of this) Chuck Panozzo is on stage too...